Community Development Department
PO Box 2460 16345 Sixth Street
La Pine, Oregon 97739
Phone: (541) 536-1432 Fax: (541) 536-1462
Email: info@ci.la-pine.or.us
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Text Amendment
Application
Development Code Text Amendment Fee $ 500.00
Zoning Map Amendment Fee $ ____________
File Number # ______________
Applicant Name __________________________ Phone ____________ Fax _____________
Address _____________________________ City ___________ State _____ Zip Code ______
Email _________________________________
Property Owner __________________________ Phone ____________ Fax _____________
Address _____________________________ City ___________ State _____ Zip Code ____
Email (optional) ________________________________
ZONE CHANGE DESCRIPTION
Property Location (address, intersection of cross street, general area)
____________________________________________________________________________
Community Development Department
PO Box 2460 16345 Sixth Street
La Pine, Oregon 97739
Phone: (541) 536-1432 Fax: (541) 536-1462
Email: info@ci.la-pine.or.us
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Assessors Parcel Number T-15, R-13, Section ______ Tax Lot(s) ____________
Present Zoning __________ Total Land Area ___________ (Square Ft.) ___________ (acres)
Present Land Use ___________________________________________________________
Proposed Zoning __________Total Land Area ___________(Square Ft.) __________ (acres)
Attach a statement explaining evidence you plan to present to the Planning Commission to
enable them to make a decision (See Attached). Applications will not be accepted without a
detailed preliminary site plan drawn to scale. I understand that false statements made on this
application may cause subsequent approval to be NULL AND VOID.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Received By: __________________________
Amendment Fee Paid: ___________________
Receipt #: ____________________________
AMENDMENTS
Authorization to Initiate Amendments. An amendment to the text of these standards, or to a
zoning or plan map may be initiated by either City Council or the Planning Commission. A
property owner may initiate a request for a map or text amendment by filing an application with
the City using the form(s) prescribed.
Community Development Department
PO Box 2460 16345 Sixth Street
La Pine, Oregon 97739
Phone: (541) 536-1432 Fax: (541) 536-1462
Email: info@ci.la-pine.or.us
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Zone/Plan Map Amendments. The City shall, within 45 days after filing of a petition by a
property owner for a zone change/plan amendment hold a public hearing in accordance with the
provisions of the procedures. Prior to the hearing the City shall refer the proposed amendment
to the Planning Commission for their review and a recommendation; the recommendation of the
Commission shall be made a part of the record at the hearing.
Justifying the zone change or plan amendment. The burden of proof is upon the applicant to
show how the proposed zone change or plan amendment is:
(1) In conformity with all applicable State statutes
(2) In conformity with the State-wide planning goals where applicable
(3) In conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, land use requirements and policies;
(4) Needed due to a change of circumstances or a mistake in the original zoning .
Tentative Approval. Based on the facts presented at the hearing and the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, if the City determines that the applicant has met all applicable criteria for
the proposed change, the City shall give tentative approval of the proposed change. Such
approval shall include any conditions, stipulations or limitations which the City determines to be
necessary to meet the criteria. An appeal of the City's decision shall be effected in the manner
provided for in the standards. Upon completion of hearings process, the council shall, by order,
effect the zone reclassification of the property. Provided, however, if the applicant fails to abide
by the conditions attached to the rezoning the Council may, at a later date, rezone the affected
property to its original zoning by order.
Public Hearing on Amendments. If a map change is initiated by the Planning Commission or
Community Development Department
PO Box 2460 16345 Sixth Street
La Pine, Oregon 97739
Phone: (541) 536-1432 Fax: (541) 536-1462
Email: info@ci.la-pine.or.us
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City Council, or if an amendment to the text of these standards is to be considered, the City
Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed change. Notice of the hearing shall be
published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City the week prior to the hearing. Before
establishing a map change, the Council shall make findings that the proposed change meets the
criteria set forth in code. Any change affected under this section shall be by ordinance.
By signing, the undersigned certifies that he/she has read and understood the requirements
outlined above, and that he/she understands that omission of any listed item may cause delay in
processing this application.
I (We) the undersigned acknowledge that the information supplied in this application is complete
and accurate to the best of my (our) knowledge.
Applicant: ____________________________________________ Date: __________________
Signature
Owner/Agent: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________
(Circle One) Signature
If you are the authorized agent, please attach the letter of authorization signed by the owner.
NOTE: This may not be a complete list of information required to process and decide this
request, and additional information may be required after further